Contracts Counsel

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Position Overview

Netwrix is looking for a seasoned Contracts Counsel to join our legal team.

What You Will Do:

• Support the Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel and Contract Administrator in advanced contract and contract-related activities
• Negotiate intellectual property and information technology software licensing contracts
• Identify and assess legal and business risks, and escalate issues to in-house counsel as needed
• Review, draft and negotiate non-routine contractual provisions in nondisclosure agreements, software licensing agreements, channel agreements, service agreements, statements of work, and amendments
• Manage version control of all assigned contracts
• Partner with Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel and business teams at all levels and across multiple functions to effectively identify and remedy contractual process issues
• Work with Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel to advise business partners on potential legal risks while providing creative solution to support business goals
• Support in-house counsel with special projects as needed.

The Contracts Counsel is responsible for the following:

• Own advanced contract and contract-related activities, both for commercial contracts and procurement contracts.
• Manage one (1) or more counsel or non-counsel contract support personnel.
• Negotiate intellectual property and information technology software licensing contracts, including End User License Agreements and Cloud Services Agreements.
• Identify and assess legal and business risks and escalate issues to in-house counsel as needed.
• Review, draft and negotiate non-routine contractual provisions in nondisclosure agreements, software licensing agreements, channel agreements, statements of work, and amendments.
• Manage version control of all assigned contracts.
• Partner with Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel and business teams at all levels and across multiple functions to effectively identify and remedy contractual process issues.
• Work with Director of Legal/Corporate Counsel to advise business partners on potential legal risks while providing creative solutions to support business goals.
• Support in-house counsel with special projects as needed.

You are a strong fit for this role if you have:

• 2-5 years’ experience with negotiating software contracts in a law firm and/or in-house setting, preferably with a focus on commercial negotiation, privacy, and data security (US and global privacy and security regulations).
• Excellent contract review, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience reviewing and drafting complex contract terms and conditions including software licensing, indemnification and limitation of liability, data security, confidentiality, and termination rights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate with legal and business partners at all levels.
• Extremely organized, thorough, and accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work streams to meet deadlines.
• Team player with strong relationship-building skills.
• Positive attitude with desire and initiative to develop and take on additional responsibilities.
• Ability to conduct at work in an ethical, honest, professional, and confidential manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint. Lexion experience preferred.

We offer:

• High performance equipment, access to high performance data centers to effectively proceed with your tasks.
• Competitive salary (discussed individually depending on qualifications).
• Work in international team of talented and energetic people.
• Clear setting of tasks, flexible communication between colleagues on work issues.
• Microsoft subscription.
• Flexible working hours, remote work.
• Professional trainings and education, including courses and conferences out of the company, internal educational platform.
• Purchasing required software and literature by employee’s request.
• Excellent professional and career opportunities.
• Health insurance coverage.

We are waiting YOU!

All Told…We’re a Culture that Truly Cares About our Employees and Their Voice to Help Us Thrive! We welcome people across all different backgrounds and experiences and look forward to hearing from you!

Netwrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please submit your CV and cover letter in English.